8 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts For Paddlers

Paddling Buyer’s Guide

We can’t be the only ones with some holes in our Christmas gift pile. Thankfully, the days of running to the closest gas station for last-minute chocolates and candy are in the past. It’s now easier than ever to buy last-minute, convenient and customizable gifts online. Plus, it’s instantaneous. Here are nine cool gifts for paddlers that you can buy online right now.

Yoga with Benny Marr

Benny Marr

Online Yoga & Kayaking Course

$115 | bennyfknmarr.com

From breathing techniques to helpful stretch routines, this virtual kayaking and yoga course is for paddlers who wish to improve every aspect of their paddling. What’s more, it’s delivered by one of the world’s best. “100% guarantee of becoming the best or second-best shredder in your friend group, definitely trending in that direction,” says Benny Marr.

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Paddling Film Festival gift card

Paddling Film Festival Gift Card

$18.50 | paddlingfilmfestival.com

Perfect for loved ones both near and far, adventure awaits at the click of a button. The Paddling Film Festival collects the best rafting, whitewater, SUP, canoeing and ocean paddling films from 2023 and years past. Seamlessly forward the gift card email or print it out to tuck into their Christmas card, bringing the joy of aquatic exploration directly to them.

Purchase a gift card today at an exclusive holiday price and get 20% off with the code: PFF2023KAPM2

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guided canoe trip

Paddling Trip Guide

Multi-day Canoeing Trip (Guided)

$120–$1,100 | tripguide.paddlingmag.com

Give the gift of unforgettable experiences. The Paddling Trip Guide will aid you in discovering destinations across the globe offering unique experiences for paddlers of all levels. Guided trips vary from afternoon outings to weekend trips to multi-day expeditions and there is something to meet most budgets.

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Sea kayakers on a glacier trip

Paddling Trip Guide

Multi-day Kayaking Trip (Guided)

$120–$1,100  | tripguide.paddlingmag.com

You can’t put a price on the sense of excitement you get when pushing off from the shore or riverbank at the start of a trip. With a multi-day guided kayaking trip, guests can expect professional guides, an amazing experience and all logistics covered.

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Canoe culture book

Canoe Country: The Making of Canada (E-Book)

$13.99 | amazon.com

Here’s one for the avid canoeist in your life. Deep dive into a personal, rollicking, photo-filled history between the country of Canada and its relationship with canoes.

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AMAZON


car broken down on the side of the road

American Automobile Association

AAA Membership (Gift Card)

Starting at $60 | aaa.com

We all have that one paddler friend who always seems to experience car trouble. Give the gift of convenience this winter; get them some darn vehicle breakdown insurance. If you rely on said paddler for shuttle, it might even be to your benefit too!

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canoe-clinic

Paddling Trip Guide

Paddling Clinics, Courses & Retreats

Starting at $100 | tripguide.paddlingmag.com

Help the paddler in your life stay safer out on the water and hone in their technical skills. The Paddling Trip Guide offers a plethora of courses from eight-day first aid training courses, to one- to two-day skills clinics for kayakers and canoeists just looking to improve their overall paddling.

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paddling magazine with snow on it

Paddling Magazine Subscription

$30 | paddlingmag.com

Give a gift that is sure to inspire your loved one to get out and paddle. For a limited time, you can get (or give) a print subscription to Paddling Magazine and save 50% off the cover price! Order now to receive 6 print issues of Paddling Magazine for only $30!

  • Award-winning editorial features
  • Print issues delivered to your doorstep
  • Every page of every issue in our digital archive
  • First access to digital issues
  • Download our app to read stories anywhere, online or offline

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